Course content

The course gives an introduction to the Nordic context and an overview of how the concept and implementation of gender equality has developed and is practiced in the Nordic countries since 1900. The main focus is on the period after the 1970s. Themes that are taught relate gender equality to representation in positions of power, work and money, family life, education and ethnic relations. Processes and agents contributing to the recent situation will also be discussed.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

You shall acquire:

basic knowledge of the Nordic context

knowledge of concepts used in analysing gender equality issues

knowledge of different conceptions of gender equality

knowledge of challenges and outcomes of gender equality in specific fields

Skills

You will be able to:

analyse gender equality issues and to place them in societal and cultural contexts

Prerequisites

Recommended previous knowledge

General knowledge of feminist theory is recommended.

Teaching

The course is taught twice per week with two-hour lectures and two-hour seminars. The teaching includes lectures and student activities. The course-reading requirement is appr. 700 pages. Participation is mandatory (80%).

Examination

In order to take the exam, students must have completed the following requirements:
- The mandatory participation requirement (80%).
- Two mandatory presentations on a topic decided by the teacher. Written versions of both presentations must be submitted on Fronter.​
- One “DRIE” group exercise. DRIE stands for Describe, React, Interpret and Evaluate. The exercise is organised by the teacher. The DRIE exercise shall be presented as a written document of 4 pages if there are no pictures and 8 if there are pictures and presented at the seminar.
- The two presentations and the DRIE exercise should be approved before taking the exam.

The exam will consist of: A three-day take-home exam on a given topic. The exam must have a length of 8 pages, (2300 characters per page total 18400 +/- 10% (not counting spaces) references and front page in addition).